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“I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Steve. Please know that you are all in my prayers. Uncle Steve was a great man and was kind to everyone he came in...Read More »
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1 of 7 | Posted by: Dawn Bell - South Bend, IN
“I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. You will be missed Uncle Steve. You left a great legacy behind in your children and grandchildren...Read More »
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2 of 7 | Posted by: Laura Hale Helge - Mishawaka, IN
“R.I.P You will be truly be missed
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3 of 7 | Posted by: samantha hale - SOUTH BEND, IN
“I will miss ya, I remeber just last week you tried to help us fix our lawn mower I will never forget that.
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4 of 7 | Posted by: Irene Harris - south bend, IN
“Daddy,My heart is broken,and I will miss you now and forever.....Now you are with mom so I know you are very happy ,just remember I will always need...Read More »
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5 of 7 | Posted by: Willadene Alkire Farrington - IN
“My hearts just aches dearly .. I miss you every second of the day .. You were and still are the most amazing man in this world.. I cant thank you...Read More »
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6 of 7 | Posted by: Shell Kalka - Edwaardsburg, MI
“Shell and Family...I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing but I'm sure he is giving everyone a lesson in heaven on how to properly bait a hook...Read More »
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7 of 7 | Posted by: Barb Loucks - Elkhart, IN
George Steven Alkire, 69, of South Bend, passed away on Sunday July 29th in his daughter's residence. Steve was born in Clinton, Indiana on September 9, 1942 to the late George and Ruth (Craft) Alkire. On December 10, 1961, in South Bend, he married Hazel Hale, she preceded him in death on January 31, 2005. Steve worked at Parker's Lumber yard for many years and retired from the Morris Inn of Notre Dame. Steve enjoyed his retirement spending time with friends and family, fishing, playing cards, and watching Chicago Cubs and Bears games. Steve is survived by his children; Jack (Cheryl) Alkire, Willadene Alkire-Farrington (Mark), both of South Bend, and Shell Alkire-Kalka (Jim Jr.), of Edwardsburg, Michigan. Steve was a grandfather of nine: Kasey Conklin, Tiffany (Ryan) Whittaker, Brittany (Leo) Mercado, Chad Rice, Jacklyn Rice, J.J. Kalka, Jared Kalka, Brooke (Chris) Strasser, and Emily Alkire; and a great grandfather of five: Madalyn Rice, McKenzie Maike, Rylee Maike, Kogan Conklin, and Cameron Mercado Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka from 2 until 8PM, and one hour prior to the service. A service celebrating Steve's life will be held at 11AM Wednesday, in the funeral chapel with Rev. Edward Vegh officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger.
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